Italian Stuffed Shells Recipe - Grit

Ingredients

• 6 ounces jumbo pasta shells (half of a 12-ounce box)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large bunch Swiss chard, stems removed, cut into ribbons
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 15 ounces ricotta
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided
• 1-1/2 cups half-and-half
• 1/2 pound fontina cheese, grated
• 8 ounces part skim mozzarella, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
• Balsamic glaze, optional